Racial Equity and Student Centered Learning: Applying a Community-Informed Racial Equity Lens to Student-Centered Learning
December 2020
This report examines how racial equity strategies and student-centered learning practices could be integrated to combat racism and racial inequities in education. It delves into racial equity issues as described by community stakeholders, exploring issues such as a lack of diversity in school staff, inequitable student disciplinary processes, and more. The report then goes on to summarize themes in responses to the student-centered learning framework as a strategy for racial equity in education. Finally, the report concludes by summarizing the findings from Phase 1 of the Racial Equity and Student-Centered Learning Project and by setting up questions for Phase 2.
The Better Math Teaching Network: Lessons Learned from Year 3
9/2/2019
This report presents key lessons from the third year of the Better Math Teaching Network (BMTN), a networked improvement community aimed at improving student-centered instructional practices. As a networked improvement community, BMTN educators use a collaborative work approach and quick-cycle testing to refine instructional routines, adjusting and adapting to the results of their work as needed. This report dives into how these educators were able to test change ideas over the course of the 2018-19 school year, and key findings related to the importance of network-created publications, the Network's success in engaging students, and more.
Better Math Teaching Network Year 2 publications
8/27/20
This collection of research reports focuses on the findings and data from the second year of the Better Math Teaching Network, including a summary of years one and two, a developmental report on year two, and lessons learned from year two. The reports highlight a continued high engagement level from teachers, increased opportunities for student engagement, continued deepening of student-centered instruction and overall progress made towards the Better Math Teaching Network's aim. In addition, the reports uplift the importance of experienced Network teachers as key to sharing the work of the network and accelerating the progress of newer Network teachers.
Youth Leadership Institute Evaluation Report
June 19, 2020
This evaluation report explores the evolution of the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), an annual convening of youth leaders, youth organizers, adult allies, and educators from across New England. The report closely examines the first several years of YLI, tracking its growth and challenges through the eyes of youth, adult allies, and Nellie Mae staff. The end of the report presents findings from the evolution of YLI, including lessons on convening youth-led meetings, fostering youth-adult partnerships, and how funders can support youth voices.
Testing Change Ideas in Real Time
March 2020
This report summarizes the practices and findings of the pilot year of Student-Centered Assessment Network (SCAN), which used real-time testing to determine effective and engaging classroom assessment practices for students.
Teaching and Learning with Technology in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms
August 2019
We know that English Learner (EL) students are an incredibly diverse group, and that meeting their needs requires an understanding
Student-Centered Learning Continuum
July 2019
The Nellie Mae team has been working hand in hand with teachers, school leaders, and researchers to develop a set
Building Power: One Foundation’s Story of Funding Grassroots Organizing and Engagement
June 2019
This is the story of Nellie Mae's grassroots organizing and engagement funding.
Teaching and Learning with Technology in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms Copy
8/1/2019
We know that English Learner (EL) students are an incredibly diverse group, and that meeting their needs requires an understanding
The Better Math Teaching Network Year One: Developmental Evaluation Report
10/1/2018
This report outlines findings from the first year of the developmental evaluation of the Better Math Teaching Network.
Supporting Youth Organizing: A Tale of Unexpected Insights
10/15/2018
Here's how funders can best support youth-led organizations.
Youth Organizing: A Model for Change
8/3/2018
Here's how different models of youth organizing can support sustainable change.
The Better Math Teaching Network: Lessons Learned from the First Year
4/5/2018
What are key findings from the Better Math Teaching Network's first full year of implementation?
Quality and Equity by Design: Charting the Course for the Next Phase of Competency-Based Education
10/28/2017
How can the education field best advance through the next wave of competency-based learning innovation and implementation?
The Landscape Analysis of Personalized Learning in Massachusetts
10/5/2017
What does personalized learning look like in Massachusetts public schools?
Leadership Competencies for Learner-Centered, Personalized Education
9/7/2017
What knowledge, skills, and dispositions must leaders master in order to build student-centered schools and learning environments?
How Family, School, and Community Engagement Can Improve Student Achievement and Influence School Reform
6/23/2017
What are the key components (practices, challenges, conditions, goals, and outcomes) of promising family-school partnerships that support school- and district-level reform?
An Introduction to the National Summit on K-12 Competency-Based Education
6/13/2017
This paper provides an overview of the goals of the National Summit on K-12 Competency-Based Education, the four papers that form the basis of discussion at the Summit, and a glossary of terms used in the four papers.
Online Courses For Credit Recovery In High Schools: Effectiveness And Promising Practices
4/10/2017
How effective is online credit recovery at increasing student engagement and achievement?
Low-Stakes Completion-Based Funding: A New Approach to Financing Competency-Based Education
11/29/2016
While many states do not view online charter schools as an area for innovation within existing charter school regulations, New